Returning to work after a life-changing injury or illness can be challenging. Since the 1960s Rancho's Occupational Therapy Work Rehabilitation Program has been providing a supportive environment for persons with physical disabilities to address their job skills.

Individual Sessions:

Evaluation by an Occupational Therapist

One-on-one exploration and development of school or work- related skills

Functional Capacity Evaluation: a computerized assessment to determine if you can meet the physical demands of a specific job.

Worksite Evaluation: an onsite observation of your workplace to see how well you can work and to recommend reasonable accommodations that may help you.

Group Programs:

Stepping Out: a ten-week program for persons recovering from brain injury or stroke who want to get back to doing meaningful and productive activities. Topics include setting goals, time management and community integration.

Work Readiness: a six-week program to assess job skills, explore work interests, and help develop clear, realistic goals for returning to work or school.

Basic Computer Group: a multi-week program to learn and practice basic computer skills including set up, accessibility, internet, e-mail, and Microsoft Word.

Rancho Works Enterprises: an eight-week program that provides the opportunity to build work skills and boost self-confidence in on-campus environments, including a cafe and a gift shop.